One of the nice things about Christmas is getting cards and when they are handmade that is even nicer. Craftfoxes had a post recently with three free patterns for Christmas cards that included instructions on how to make them up … Read More...
Project: Snowflake Card
The Thermo-Web blog has directions for making this pretty die cut snowflake card, I love the mix of pattern papers!
-Heather
Burned Wood Wedding Guest Book & Bracelet
For a truly unique wedding guest book with rustic, woodland flair be sure to check out this inspiring tutorial at Club Chica Circle! I love the idea of an interactive guestbook, and though this version features burned wood, you … Read More...
Dremel Multi-Max™ MM30 Winner!
I am thrilled to announce the winner of the Dremel Multi-Max™ MM30 giveaway! There were so many comments on this post, and we appreciate your enthusiasm! The winner is commenter #95 Rose:
I’ve always wanted a Dremel Tool
and … Read More...
Silhouette Cameo Winner Announced!
We had a big response to the Silhouette Cameo Giveaway! A big response!
And now, someone’s Christmas is going to be extra special. Think of all the cool new things they are going to make with this shiny new … Read More...
Secret Plumber Tip: How To Unclog Toilet With Dishwasher Soap
Spotted on the Art Of Manliness blog (what a name!), this secret plumber trick is one in many ways in which you can unclog a rather sticky situation – a heavily clogged toilet!
The trick is to:
1. Add some … Read More...
Etsy Store Feature: Mars Bling
In honor of Black Friday I thought I’d feature one of the coolest indi designers I have heard about so that if this strikes your fancy (or know someone who would get a kick out of an unusual piece of … Read More...
Mini Gingerbread cookies
Cute and cozy!
They are so cute, I don’t know if I could eat one! Imagine getting the family together to watch a Christmas movie and show up with hot cocoa and these cookies sitting on the cup. Who needs … Read More...
Tutorial: Waterproof travel shoe sack
Abby from Things for Boys shares a tutorial for making a travel shoe bag. The drawstring bag will help protect the rest of your clothes from any dirt clinging to the bottom of a pair of shoes. She made hers … Read More...
Freebie: Standard Measurements Chart for drafting garment patterns
If you draft your own patterns – or want to get started drafting your own patterns, Lauren Dahl has a treat for you. She continues her Lauren Dahl continues her pattern drafting series with a free downloadable chart with standard … Read More...
A Spiral Rib Cowl from Vickie Howell
Thinking about holiday gift knitting? You probably should have already started, but I’m not here to judge. Here’s an easy pattern you might want to check out — the Spiral Gyro cowl by Vickie Howell.
This project uses just two … Read More...
Tutorial: Kids Crayon Folder
Melissa Mortenson from Polka Dot Chair guest blogs in the Bake, Craft, & Sew Along at Skip To My Lou with a tutorial showing how to make her Kids Crayon Folder. It’s a fabric folder with handles so it carries … Read More...
Tutorial: Cute Gingerbread Ornament
Continuing along with the theme of Christmas ornaments here’s a video for an adorable version of gingerbread man. As with all ornaments, you could customize or personalize this for the recipient or your own decor. Add a name on a … Read More...
Sale: Cricut Black Friday Bundle
Cricut Black Friday Bundle Deal includes the Expression 2 Die Cutting Machine, Red and Silver Iron On material and the Merry and Bright Digital Die Cuts and it’s an incredible value at only $199!! It’s like getting $50 off the … Read More...
Black Friday Giveaway | Picture the Holidays Photography Class
This giveaway is now closed. The winner by random draw is #12 which was Olga!
Congrats! I have sent you the sign up details by e-mail. See you in class!
Exciting news! I have one spot to giveaway to a … Read More...
Fake Crochet
This is NOT crochet. It’s sorta fake crochet! We’re always looking for ways to use up partial skeins of thread and yarn. This site has nine patterns that are ‘fake’ and are made with thread/yarn. There is a nice tutorial … Read More...
Quick Parties – Party Hacks
These 3 Party hacks are proof that you don’t need to spend a lot of money to make your party workable. Create a tower of kiddie pools to create a multi tier drink station or re-cycle fridge water bottles … Read More...
Tutorial & Freebies | A Letter From Santa from the North Pole
How super fun would it be for your kids to receive this letter from Santa direct from the North Pole? And how fun would it be for you to include it in your scrapbooks later? Allison from Dream a … Read More...
Inspiration du Jour | Beach Babies
Christmas Crafting Round-Up
Christmas decorating season is upon us! And that means it’s time for the holiday tutorials. Here are four lovely holiday decorating tutorials to get you started.
Simply Kelly Designs has a fabulous Glitter Candy Cane Ornament made from a cookie … Read More...